adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Some lives are steady, with a continuous flow of discipline; other's convulsive and terrible in their wild upheavings.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Some lives are steady, with a continuous flow of discipline; other's convulsive and terrible in their wild upheavings.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Some lives are steady, with a continuous flow of discipline; other's convulsive and terrible in their wild upheavings.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Slowly we learn the goodness of God's mercy, which sends the storm that whitens our garments, making them pure as snow.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When our song should be praise, we fly here and there bemoaning our fate, crossing and re-crossing the path which leads into life, instead of walking therein, and following it out to its glorious goal.
beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading Life's experiences should teach us to find where our work begins and where it ends; but in our learning, how we project ourselves, and exalt our own little knowledge.
bemoaningverbUS /bɪˈmoʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “bemoan” — regret strongly
From this reading When our song should be praise, we fly here and there bemoaning our fate, crossing and re-crossing the path which leads into life, instead of walking therein, and following it out to its glorious goal.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Slowly we learn to take each day, and fill it with our best endeavor, leaving to-morrow to God.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Life's experiences should teach us to find where our work begins and where it ends; but in our learning, how we project ourselves, and exalt our own little knowledge.
continuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəs/
continuing in time or space without interruption
From this reading Some lives are steady, with a continuous flow of discipline; other's convulsive and terrible in their wild upheavings.
convulsiveadjectiveUS /kənˈvʌlsɪv/
affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm
From this reading Some lives are steady, with a continuous flow of discipline; other's convulsive and terrible in their wild upheavings.
crossingnounUS /ˈkrɔːsɪŋ/
traveling across
From this reading When our song should be praise, we fly here and there bemoaning our fate, crossing and re-crossing the path which leads into life, instead of walking therein, and following it out to its glorious goal.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Slowly we learn to take each day, and fill it with our best endeavor, leaving to-morrow to God.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading Some lives are steady, with a continuous flow of discipline; other's convulsive and terrible in their wild upheavings.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Slowly we learn to take each day, and fill it with our best endeavor, leaving to-morrow to God.
endeavornounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Slowly we learn to take each day, and fill it with our best endeavor, leaving to-morrow to God.
endsnounUS /endz/
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Life's experiences should teach us to find where our work begins and where it ends; but in our learning, how we project ourselves, and exalt our own little knowledge.
exaltverbUS /ɪɡˈzɔːlt/
praise, glorify, or honor
From this reading Life's experiences should teach us to find where our work begins and where it ends; but in our learning, how we project ourselves, and exalt our own little knowledge.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading Life's experiences should teach us to find where our work begins and where it ends; but in our learning, how we project ourselves, and exalt our own little knowledge.
fatenounUS /feɪt/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading When our song should be praise, we fly here and there bemoaning our fate, crossing and re-crossing the path which leads into life, instead of walking therein, and following it out to its glorious goal.
fillverbUS /fɪl/
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading Slowly we learn to take each day, and fill it with our best endeavor, leaving to-morrow to God.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Life's experiences should teach us to find where our work begins and where it ends; but in our learning, how we project ourselves, and exalt our own little knowledge.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading Some lives are steady, with a continuous flow of discipline; other's convulsive and terrible in their wild upheavings.
flyverbUS /flaɪ/
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading When our song should be praise, we fly here and there bemoaning our fate, crossing and re-crossing the path which leads into life, instead of walking therein, and following it out to its glorious goal.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading When our song should be praise, we fly here and there bemoaning our fate, crossing and re-crossing the path which leads into life, instead of walking therein, and following it out to its glorious goal.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading Slowly we learn the goodness of God's mercy, which sends the storm that whitens our garments, making them pure as snow.
gloriousadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɔːriəs/
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading When our song should be praise, we fly here and there bemoaning our fate, crossing and re-crossing the path which leads into life, instead of walking therein, and following it out to its glorious goal.
goalnounUS /ɡoʊl/
the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
From this reading When our song should be praise, we fly here and there bemoaning our fate, crossing and re-crossing the path which leads into life, instead of walking therein, and following it out to its glorious goal.
GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Slowly we learn to take each day, and fill it with our best endeavor, leaving to-morrow to God.
God'snounUS /ɡɑːdz/
possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Slowly we learn the goodness of God's mercy, which sends the storm that whitens our garments, making them pure as snow.
goodnessnounUS /ˈɡʊdnəs/
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading Slowly we learn the goodness of God's mercy, which sends the storm that whitens our garments, making them pure as snow.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading When our song should be praise, we fly here and there bemoaning our fate, crossing and re-crossing the path which leads into life, instead of walking therein, and following it out to its glorious goal.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Life's experiences should teach us to find where our work begins and where it ends; but in our learning, how we project ourselves, and exalt our own little knowledge.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Some lives are steady, with a continuous flow of discipline; other's convulsive and terrible in their wild upheavings.
insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading When our song should be praise, we fly here and there bemoaning our fate, crossing and re-crossing the path which leads into life, instead of walking therein, and following it out to its glorious goal.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When our song should be praise, we fly here and there bemoaning our fate, crossing and re-crossing the path which leads into life, instead of walking therein, and following it out to its glorious goal.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When our song should be praise, we fly here and there bemoaning our fate, crossing and re-crossing the path which leads into life, instead of walking therein, and following it out to its glorious goal.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading When our song should be praise, we fly here and there bemoaning our fate, crossing and re-crossing the path which leads into life, instead of walking therein, and following it out to its glorious goal.
knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Life's experiences should teach us to find where our work begins and where it ends; but in our learning, how we project ourselves, and exalt our own little knowledge.
leadsnounUS /liːdz/
plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race
From this reading When our song should be praise, we fly here and there bemoaning our fate, crossing and re-crossing the path which leads into life, instead of walking therein, and following it out to its glorious goal.
learnverbUS /lɜːrn/
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Slowly we learn the goodness of God's mercy, which sends the storm that whitens our garments, making them pure as snow.
learningnounUS /ˈlɜːrnɪŋ/
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Life's experiences should teach us to find where our work begins and where it ends; but in our learning, how we project ourselves, and exalt our own little knowledge.
leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading Slowly we learn to take each day, and fill it with our best endeavor, leaving to-morrow to God.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading When our song should be praise, we fly here and there bemoaning our fate, crossing and re-crossing the path which leads into life, instead of walking therein, and following it out to its glorious goal.
Life'snounUS /laɪfs/
possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Life's experiences should teach us to find where our work begins and where it ends; but in our learning, how we project ourselves, and exalt our own little knowledge.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Life's experiences should teach us to find where our work begins and where it ends; but in our learning, how we project ourselves, and exalt our own little knowledge.
livesnounUS /lɪvz/
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Some lives are steady, with a continuous flow of discipline; other's convulsive and terrible in their wild upheavings.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Slowly we learn the goodness of God's mercy, which sends the storm that whitens our garments, making them pure as snow.
mercynounUS /ˈmɜːrsi/
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading Slowly we learn the goodness of God's mercy, which sends the storm that whitens our garments, making them pure as snow.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Some lives are steady, with a continuous flow of discipline; other's convulsive and terrible in their wild upheavings.
other's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Some lives are steady, with a continuous flow of discipline; other's convulsive and terrible in their wild upheavings.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Slowly we learn the goodness of God's mercy, which sends the storm that whitens our garments, making them pure as snow.
ourselvespronounUS /aʊərˈselvz/
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading Life's experiences should teach us to find where our work begins and where it ends; but in our learning, how we project ourselves, and exalt our own little knowledge.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When our song should be praise, we fly here and there bemoaning our fate, crossing and re-crossing the path which leads into life, instead of walking therein, and following it out to its glorious goal.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Life's experiences should teach us to find where our work begins and where it ends; but in our learning, how we project ourselves, and exalt our own little knowledge.
pathnounUS /pæθ/
a course of conduct
From this reading When our song should be praise, we fly here and there bemoaning our fate, crossing and re-crossing the path which leads into life, instead of walking therein, and following it out to its glorious goal.
praisenounUS /preɪz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading When our song should be praise, we fly here and there bemoaning our fate, crossing and re-crossing the path which leads into life, instead of walking therein, and following it out to its glorious goal.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading Life's experiences should teach us to find where our work begins and where it ends; but in our learning, how we project ourselves, and exalt our own little knowledge.
pureadjectiveUS /pjʊr/
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading Slowly we learn the goodness of God's mercy, which sends the storm that whitens our garments, making them pure as snow.
re-crossing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When our song should be praise, we fly here and there bemoaning our fate, crossing and re-crossing the path which leads into life, instead of walking therein, and following it out to its glorious goal.
sendsverbUS /sendz/
third-person singular of “send” — cause to go somewhere
From this reading Slowly we learn the goodness of God's mercy, which sends the storm that whitens our garments, making them pure as snow.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading When our song should be praise, we fly here and there bemoaning our fate, crossing and re-crossing the path which leads into life, instead of walking therein, and following it out to its glorious goal.
SlowlyadverbUS /ˈsloʊli/
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Slowly we learn the goodness of God's mercy, which sends the storm that whitens our garments, making them pure as snow.
snownounUS /snoʊ/
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Slowly we learn the goodness of God's mercy, which sends the storm that whitens our garments, making them pure as snow.
SomeadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some lives are steady, with a continuous flow of discipline; other's convulsive and terrible in their wild upheavings.
songnounUS /sɔːŋ/
a short musical composition with words
From this reading When our song should be praise, we fly here and there bemoaning our fate, crossing and re-crossing the path which leads into life, instead of walking therein, and following it out to its glorious goal.
steadyverbUS /ˈstedi/
make steady
From this reading Some lives are steady, with a continuous flow of discipline; other's convulsive and terrible in their wild upheavings.
stormverbUS /stɔːrm/
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Slowly we learn the goodness of God's mercy, which sends the storm that whitens our garments, making them pure as snow.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading Slowly we learn to take each day, and fill it with our best endeavor, leaving to-morrow to God.
teachverbUS /tiːtʃ/
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Life's experiences should teach us to find where our work begins and where it ends; but in our learning, how we project ourselves, and exalt our own little knowledge.
terribleadjectiveUS /ˈterəbəl/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Some lives are steady, with a continuous flow of discipline; other's convulsive and terrible in their wild upheavings.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Slowly we learn the goodness of God's mercy, which sends the storm that whitens our garments, making them pure as snow.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Slowly we learn the goodness of God's mercy, which sends the storm that whitens our garments, making them pure as snow.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Some lives are steady, with a continuous flow of discipline; other's convulsive and terrible in their wild upheavings.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Slowly we learn the goodness of God's mercy, which sends the storm that whitens our garments, making them pure as snow.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading When our song should be praise, we fly here and there bemoaning our fate, crossing and re-crossing the path which leads into life, instead of walking therein, and following it out to its glorious goal.
thereinadverbUS /ðeˈrɪn/
(formal) in or into that thing or place
From this reading When our song should be praise, we fly here and there bemoaning our fate, crossing and re-crossing the path which leads into life, instead of walking therein, and following it out to its glorious goal.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When our song should be praise, we fly here and there bemoaning our fate, crossing and re-crossing the path which leads into life, instead of walking therein, and following it out to its glorious goal.
to-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Slowly we learn to take each day, and fill it with our best endeavor, leaving to-morrow to God.
upheavings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Some lives are steady, with a continuous flow of discipline; other's convulsive and terrible in their wild upheavings.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Life's experiences should teach us to find where our work begins and where it ends; but in our learning, how we project ourselves, and exalt our own little knowledge.
walkingadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/
close enough to be walked to
From this reading When our song should be praise, we fly here and there bemoaning our fate, crossing and re-crossing the path which leads into life, instead of walking therein, and following it out to its glorious goal.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Slowly we learn the goodness of God's mercy, which sends the storm that whitens our garments, making them pure as snow.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When our song should be praise, we fly here and there bemoaning our fate, crossing and re-crossing the path which leads into life, instead of walking therein, and following it out to its glorious goal.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Life's experiences should teach us to find where our work begins and where it ends; but in our learning, how we project ourselves, and exalt our own little knowledge.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Slowly we learn the goodness of God's mercy, which sends the storm that whitens our garments, making them pure as snow.
whitens
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From this reading Slowly we learn the goodness of God's mercy, which sends the storm that whitens our garments, making them pure as snow.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Some lives are steady, with a continuous flow of discipline; other's convulsive and terrible in their wild upheavings.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Some lives are steady, with a continuous flow of discipline; other's convulsive and terrible in their wild upheavings.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Life's experiences should teach us to find where our work begins and where it ends; but in our learning, how we project ourselves, and exalt our own little knowledge.
